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Employment
Internship Opportunites
Organic
Agriculture Internship
Location: Aullwood Audubon
Center and Farm; Dayton, OH
Department:
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Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm is located ten miles
north of Dayton, Ohio along a river valley that holds
the Stillwater River. Our 350 acres of natural areas
and organic farm provide outstanding learning opportunities
in a diverse and beautiful setting. Aullwood Farm
is an interpretive farm, historically focusing on
elementary school children. The farm is certified
organic and approximately 100 acres in size: 60 acres
cleared and 40 acres in woods and sugarbush. The farm's
mission is to teach about the need for and methods
of land/animal stewardship and to be a "model
of sustainable organic agriculture."
Duration: February - October; One position.
For alternative internship timing (shorter or longer
sessions), please contact us [below].
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| Primary
Duties |
Essential Functions:
Interns are involved in all aspects of the operation
of an organic educational farm. The organic agriculture
intern will be primarily concerned with daily operations,
with an extra focus on assisting in the revitalization
of farm enterprises. Interns will:
- perform farm chores in rotation with other farm
staff
- attend morning staff meetings
- help with special events at the farm
- attend field trips and farm tours
- lead farm tours or programs in the absence of
the farm educator
- assist with the organic garden
- learn and practice MIG (managed intensive grazing)
- assist in fence building and repair
- manage Aullwood's pastured poultry operation.
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Additional Functions:
Not specified at this time.
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| Relationships |
Internal:
Not specified at this time. |
External:
Not specified at this time.
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| Equipment
(e.g., computer, typewriter, calculator, copy machines,
telephone, etc.) |
Not specified at this time.
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| Qualifications
(e.g., education, training, experience, licenses and skills) |
- Completion of two years of college level coursework
in agriculture, or a related field
- Work with the public
- Able to follow directions and work independently
- Work with all types of animals
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, self-motivation, and a
desire to learn.
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| Physical
and Mental Requirements |
- Physical fitness
- Ability to life at least 50 pounds repeatedly
- Drive various vehicles
- Clean stalls of bedding and manure
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| Housing
and Salary |
$120 per week and housing.
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| Mission
Statement |
The National Audubon Society's mission is to conserve
and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds,
other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit
of humanity and the Earth's biological diversity.
Audubon promotes a diverse workplace and is an equal
opportunity employer. It is the policy of the National
Audubon Society to employ the man or woman best qualified
for the job regardless of race, color, religion, age,
sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability
(handicap) or marital status.
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To be considered for an internship, send a cover letter,
résumé, and
the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references
to:
Intern Coordinator
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
1000 Aullwood Rd.
Dayton, OH 45414
Telephone (937) 890-7360
Email: aullwood@gemair.com
Website: aullwood.center.audubon.org
National Audubon Society is an Equal
Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Minorities are encouraged to
apply.
The National Audubon Society offers internships in a number
of other locations;
for more information send E-mail to Human_Resources@audubon.org.
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